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Team Goemkarponn ASSAGAO: The Assagao Comunidade has resolved to challenge the government’s proposal to regularise illegal structures on its land, announcing plans to approach the High Court to seek relief. The decision was taken at a recently held general body meeting, attended by around 40 members, where the matter of unauthorised constructions in Assagao and Badem was discussed in detail. Members unanimously rejected the idea of allowing encroachers to legitimise such constructions, warning that it would only encourage further violations in the future. Comunidade attorney Nelson Fernandes confirmed that the body has agreed to file a petition before the…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a disturbing case reported at the North Goa District Hospital, a woman is alleged to have delivered a six-month-old fetus inside the hospital washroom and abandoned it before quietly leaving the premises. The shocking discovery was made by hospital authorities, who immediately alerted the police and initiated an internal probe into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Officials said CCTV footage is being scrutinized and staff are being questioned to establish the sequence of events and trace the woman involved. Mapusa Police have registered the matter and are carrying out further investigation. The incident has sparked…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With Dussehra around the corner on October 1 and 2, 2025, the Goa government has issued comprehensive directives to ensure public safety, proper crowd management, and law and order during the festival. The instructions, issued by South Goa Collector Egna Cleetus, call for close coordination between government authorities and temple committees, including holding preparatory meetings to review safety protocols. Police have been directed to deploy sufficient personnel and maintain 24-hour surveillance at key locations. Temple committees are required to set up separate entry and exit points, secure stability certificates and necessary licenses, and coordinate with relevant…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao has criticised Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, saying that the BJP government should not blame Goan youths for the lack of employment. Alemao pointed out that the party had promised over 70,000 government jobs during elections but failed to deliver. He further raised concerns that the government encourages recruitment of unemployed youth from other states in Goa’s industrial estates, putting local youth at risk of being transferred out, thereby undermining job security. Alemao stated that the government has failed to generate adequate employment opportunities and challenged it to provide a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As a mark of respect to the “Father of the Nation,” Mahatma Gandhi, the Department of Home (General) has announced that all casinos in the State will remain closed on October 2, 2025. All casino licensees have been instructed to suspend operations from 12:00 a.m. on October 2 (intervening midnight of October 1 and 2) until 12:00 a.m. on October 3 (intervening midnight of October 2 and 3), for a full 24-hour period, in observance of Gandhi Jayanti.

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Minister for Public Works, Digambar Kamat, urged students to draw inspiration from the life of late Dr. Francisco Luis Gomes and work selflessly for the betterment of the country. Speaking at a state-level programme organised by the South Goa Collectorate to commemorate the death anniversary of Dr. Gomes at Navelim, Salcete, Kamat highlighted the late leader’s contributions as a great thinker and patriot who advocated nationalism, social justice, and equality in the Portuguese Parliament. Stressing the importance of education, Kamat said it is the best tool for individual development and appreciated Navelim village’s commitment to educational…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant chaired the 208th Board Meeting of the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) in the presence of Vice Chairman and MLA Kedar Naik and Board Members. The meeting approved the construction of the Tribal Bhavan, marking a significant step towards strengthening inclusive infrastructure in the state. Other major decisions included the adoption of the Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet for the financial year 2024-25, approval of the proposed dividend, appointment of a consultant for the construction of the new Resident Doctors’ Hostel at Goa Medical College (GMC), and approval…